Two gangsters, two lies, one interview booth — someone's pants are on fire.
In two separated job interviews, two former gang members recalled their past, but their memories were completely at odds. After enduring extreme humiliation, both experienced changes in their mental states. Ultimately, the truth was revealed, allowing their brotherly bond to reach a new height.
Acting
Dual casting young/old same character — seamless ego continuity.
Writing
Rashomon-by-way-of-Ricky-Gervais interview cringe.
Editing
Memory collision cuts that make you choose sides.
Director
Stanley Liu Ming Yin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hong Kong triad cinema tradition meets millennial gig-economy anxiety — job interviews as modern-day initiation rituals.
The dual-casting device mirrors how we mythologize our own pasts; by film's end, you're not sure which version you prefer.
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